Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center
Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 89 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 72 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (32 of 72). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,138 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan had not been reviewed in the last year.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include emergency plan training.
While conducting my inspection I observed that there were several areas in the main room with peeling paint.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 3, only had a copy of the shoot record not physical. Child 4, 5, and 6, did not have a copy of their physical nor their shoot record.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a posted menu.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include a written evaluation of staff persons.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 6, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, 5, did not include undated emergency contact sheet, nor agreement forms.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 6, did not contain signed parental consent for emergency, nor signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 6, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 6, did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
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During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2, 3, did not know whom they were responsible for.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include their annual emergency plan training.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, 4, did not include a current health assessment.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 6, did not have a complete medication log.
During the inspection, it was observed that a fire drill had not been conducted or document since May 2025.
During the inspection, it was observed that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates had not been sent over to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include their fee amount and date its due on their agreement form.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 5, did not include the arrival and departure times on their agreement form.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 5, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, & 3-5, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3-5, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not have all required signatures at the bottom up their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that the base board was coming off the wall by the side door near the kitchen.
During my inspection I observed peeling paint on the wall by the children table in the main room.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have a current physical.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan is missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not had a fire drill in the last 60 days.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not reviewed the emergency plan in the last year.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a copy of their current insurance policy.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their annual evaluations.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the child's arrival and departure times.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-3, 6, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 4-6, did not contain updated agreements or emergency contact sheets.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain a agreement form.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, 4, did not have signatures on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, 4, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, had not received their annual emergency plan training.
During my inspection I observed that the baseboard is coming off the wall by the exit in the pre-k room. A hole in the wall by the by the shelf with the truck.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have a medication log.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a hands free covered can.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have policies that includes strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child. As well as prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, had not completed their 10hrs health & safety training, and staff 3 had not completed their 1hr health and safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not have their mandated reporter training.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not have the operator signature on the agreement.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 5, did not have their CSR.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 4, did not have their arrival and departure times.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that children 2-4, did not have whom the child may be released on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, did not have the child's admission date on their agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-5, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2-4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, and 5 did not have updated emergency contact sheet, and agreement forms.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not have acceptable verification of experience.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a current health assessment.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection dated 12/21/2022, certification representative observed staff person #1 caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training, and the Mandated reporter training.
During renewal inspection dated 12/21/2022, certification representative reviewed staff person #1 employment file. The file for staff person #1does not contain a completed NSOR Clearance, for hire date see code sheet. The requirement to have the DHS required NSOR clearance on file was not met for staff person #1.
During renewal inspection on 12/21/2022, certification representative observed that in the 2yr old room there was an electrical outlet that did not have a receptacle cover on it.
During renewal inspection dated 12/21/2022, certification representative observed that the hand washing signs above each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink did not have this requirement written on them.
During renewal inspection dated 12/21/2022, certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not have accommodations for lock-down.
During renewal inspection dated 12/21/2022 certification representative reviewed the files for child #1. There was no health report complete with immunization records in the files.
During renewal inspection dated 12/21/2022 and reviewed staff member #1 employment file and staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training, and Health and Safety training.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $30.00 | $26.45 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $27.73 | $23.37 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $27.73 | $23.37 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 2, 2025 (supervision): “During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2, 3, did not know whom they were responsible for.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 24, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,138 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center last inspected?
Aug 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $30.00 for older toddler, $30.00 for preschool, $27.73 for young school-age, $27.73 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Beulah Baptist Church Day Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Beulah Baptist Church.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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